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A Deal with Iran is Possible, Peace is Not

The foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is not irrational—the current regime needs conflict with the United States to perpetuate itself in power, said Professor Mansour Farhang. He advised the United States to reach an implicit understanding with the regime that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons.
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Introducing young students to Arabic, Persian and Turkish

The UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies is launching the “Listen to Learn” website to introduce American students to critical Middle Eastern languages.
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Islam and Politics, Muslim Diasporas, Historical Photography Anchor Spring Programs

More than 50 scholars from around the world participate in a host of academic activities sponsored by CNES
Posted: 4/5/2006

Former Israeli Ambassador Sees Few Ways Forward

Iraq war, Hamas electoral win, and Iran's ambitions make settlement with Palestinians still harder than before, says UCLA alumnus Itamar Rabinovich.
Posted: 2/24/2006

Slouching Towards Lebanon

Iraq expert Juan Cole and ex-CPA adviser on democratization Larry Diamond view Iraqi civil war as likely, US leverage slight. Experts discuss history of US-led military occupation, Iraqi constitution, election results.
Posted: 1/27/2006

Juan Cole Examines Jihadist Groups

Back at UCLA for first of two events, professor and Internet blogger brings sociology of religion to bear on militant Islam's recruiting methods, lending support to view that Iraq invasion revived Al Qaeda.
Posted: 1/20/2006

The Whitewashing of Ariel Sharon

CNES faculty member Saree Makdisi argued in the Los Angeles Times that the 'man of courage and peace' story ignores Sharon's bloody and ruthless past.
Posted: 1/14/2006

Middle Eastern Americana Archive Unveiled

Near East Center assistant director showcases collection of popular culture, artifacts, and memorabilia.
Posted: 12/6/2005

UCLA Hosts Talks on Armenian Genocide

An Oct. 6 conference on the Armenian Genocide marked the first time Turkish scholars outside Turkey have challenged their government's position on the genocide, organizers said.
Posted: 11/7/2005

U.S.–Arab Relations Broken After Iraq War, Scholar Reports

University of Maryland and Brookings Scholar Telhami says growing opposition to U.S. foreign policy is not the worst news for the superpower.
Posted: 10/25/2005

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